Just decades ago there were thousands. Now only about 30 Dutch clog-makers remain, fighting to save a dying craft with the wooden shoes more often found today as fridge-magnets rather than footwear.

BELTRUM (Netherlands) As stereotypically Dutch as windmills and tulips, the wooden clog is not just a modern-day tourist souvenir. It is still worn by thousands of farmers and factory workers. In use ...

Of all the comfortable footwear styles to dominate recent fashion, few could have anticipated the chic return of clogs. Leave your quarantine Crocs at the door—we’re talking about a slightly dressier ...

From clunky Dutch workwear to controversial fashion favourite, Daisy Woodward explores why the distinctive wooden-soled shoe is a symbol of now. The clog has long ranked among the world's most ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. STROE, Netherlands (AP) — Thousands of ...

Clogs, the iconic footwear of the Netherlands, were the shoes of choice for Dutch laborers of centuries past. The wooden slip-ons were sturdy, cheap and—when stuffed with straw—cozy and warm. But as ...

Integration does not mean liking cheese and clogs. Photo: DutchNews.nl So while we are all largely confined to base, what better time to brush up your knowledge of all things Dutch? DutchNews.nl is ...

Just decades ago there were thousands. Now only about 30 Dutch clog-makers remain, fighting to save a dying craft with the wooden shoes more often found today as fridge-magnets rather than footwear.